Sponsors
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Book Systems International Ltd (BSI) is a international logistics company dedicated to the book trade, proudly NZ owned and operated for over 20 years, we offer simple and reliable solutions from door to door including import and export, air and sea freight, courier and all customs formalities. Feel free to chat to our friendly staff any time to discuss your next project, or contact us if you are a first time importer or publisher.
NZ Booklovers Award for Best Young Adult Book 2025, sponsored by Seeds Podcast.
Seeds podcast has 400 interviews with inspiring people which focus on their life journeys and who and what has shaped them. We are pleased to sponsor the Young Adult Award, which is aimed at young people finding their way in life, recognising books of excellence that entertain and provoke thought. www.theseeds.nz
NZ Booklovers Award for Best Adult Fiction Book 2025, sponsored by Lighthouse PR
Lighthouse PR is a New Zealand-based specialist book publicity and marketing company. Our clients include publishing houses and a select group of self-published authors. Our team of experienced publicists has worked in the publishing industry for decades and enjoys working with a range of international and New Zealand authors. We are delighted to sponsor this award which recognises storytelling excellence and rewards our talented New Zealand novelists. www.lighthousepr.co.nz
NZ Booklovers Award for Best Lifestyle Book 2025, sponsored by Benefitz
Small to large book runs, Benefitz have them covered on our high quality smaller digital machines through to our B2 Indigo and Volume offset presses. Soft and cased covers all finished in-house. For those who require design and artwork, we have that covered too! Our ability to print and finish books inhouse is a real strength, but so too is our vast experience and knowledge of book publishing. We have a team with decades of experience producing books. Email Kent@benefitz.co.nz with your enquiry or pop on our website at www.benefitz.co.nz to see our full range of services and check out some of our latest projects. We are pleased to sponsor the lifestyle award, recognising the best books that enrich people’s daily lives.
NZ Booklovers Award for Best Junior Fiction Book 2025, sponsored by The Kiwi Kids’ Bookstore
The Kiwi Kids’ Bookstore is an independent, online bookstore established by Kiwi junior fiction author Kate Gordon to showcase the incredible array of books for children and teens created by New Zealand authors and illustrators. Kate hand-selects the books to help Kiwi parents and other book buyers find quality fiction, great design and illustration, and interesting non-fiction and activity books. Kate adores junior fiction and is proud to sponsor this new award to celebrate great story-telling for children aged 8-12. www.kiwikidsbooks.nz
NZ Booklovers Award for Best Children’s Picture Book 2025, sponsored by Duckling Publishing
Chrissy Metge is the publisher at Duckling Publishing. She uses her animation, storytelling, writing, and producing background to lead a small but dedicated team of ducklings who create and write beautifully designed books for children. She is passionate about books that take young readers on a special journey, collaborating carefully with talented writers, artists, illustrators and editors to publish enduring books for our tamariki. Chrissy is proud to sponsor this award to help foster a love of reading in young children. www.ducklingpublishing.com
Copyright Licensing New Zealand (CLNZ) kindly provided a grant for the NZ Booklovers Awards 2022. CLNZ provides licences to help make copying, scanning and sharing printed works easy and legal. CLNZ plays a key role in making creative rights valuable assets for all New Zealanders, be they rightsholders (like authors, publishers and artists), or users such as educators and students.